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    Home » Side Dish Recipes

    Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries

    Published: Jun 23, 2011 Last updated: Nov 30, 2020 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Tender roasted potatoes are tossed with Mexican flavored spices and cooked to perfection. Sprinkled with a little cheddar cheese at the end of cooking time then topped with red pepper and cilantro.

    Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries are Mexican spiced roasted potato dish that is topped with cheese, red pepper and cilantro. It is a delicious side dish for any meal main protein or makes a great party appetizer.

    A plate of Southwestern Steak Fries

    Potatoes do not belong in the trash

    It's not often I get a craving for a potato.  I hated potatoes as a child. So much so, I tossed them in the trash one Christmas, only to miss the can and hit the floor. I was unaware, but when my Aunt saw the potatoes on the floor, she knew exactly who tossed them! 

    I never was a fan of potatoes as a child unless they were in french fry form. As an adult I don't really crave them often but, once in a while, I will see something on a menu or in a magazine that looks good enough to try.

    Since I am a huge fan of Mexican flavors, these Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries really appealed to me. The crispy roasted outside was delicious with the light spice topping. And of course, add cheese and they are golden!

    What you need to make Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries

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    Baby Potatoes: Choose white, red, or a mixture of both. I recommend baby potatoes since they bake quickly and are tender.

    Smoked Paprika: This lends a smokiness that can't be substituted. If I were to recommend one spice in your cabinet to never run out of, it would be this one. This can be used to sprinkle over deviled eggs or in chili. There are so many ways to incorporate this spice into recipes that are tasty!

    Cumin: This spice has a strong earthy, mildly spiced flavor. It is not overpowering or hot. It adds to Mexican flavors without adding heat.

    Garlic Powder: This is added to compliment the paprika and cumin on the Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries.

    Olive Oil: The oil will coat the steak fries and allow the spices to stick to it. It also will help the potatoes to crisp up in the oven while baking.

    Cheddar Cheese: I like to use a mild cheddar for these Southwestern Steak Fries. Anything stronger will overpower the flavors on the fries.

    Sheet Pan: I like a heavy-duty sheet pan. One that will hold the heat without burning the food.

    Tips for getting crispy outside edges on steak fries

    • Make sure the oven is hot. An oven thermometer will tell you if your oven is calibrated correctly. A hot oven is important for circulating the air in a blast, searing the outside of the potatoes while keeping the inside tender.
    • Don't skip the oil in the recipe. Well, you can skip it if you want, but your Steak Fries will not be as crispy as you may like them to be. Oil also adds flavor and we do need oils in our diet!
    • Be sure the wedges are skin down on the baking sheet. This allows the cut sides to be exposed to the air.

    What to serve with these Steak Fries

    Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing or this Steakhouse Cheeseburger would be great lunch or dinner main sandwich with a side of these steak fries.  

    Steak and fries go great as well! Try this Honey Garlic Onion Topped Steak, or this Cilantro Limed Grilled Pork Chops.

    Other Potato Recipes you may enjoy

    Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Garlic and Chives have 1 ingredient that puts this recipe over the top of all other mashed potato recipes.

    Scalloped Potatoes for Two is a great small-batch recipe when you don't want a lot of leftovers.

    Chorizo Jalapeno Potato Puff Bites are made in the oven or Air Fryer and are delicious little spicy bites of potato!

    Potato Kielbasa Skillet Recipe is perfect for those who love their meat and potatoes browned in a skillet!

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    📖 Recipe

    Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Tender roasted potatoes are tossed with Mexican flavored spices and cooked to perfection. Sprinkled with a little cheddar cheese at the end of cooking time then topped with red pepper and cilantro.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 173 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb baby potatoes washed and cut into wedges
    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 oz finely shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
    • ⅓ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
    • 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 425.  Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
    • Combine olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and salt.  Toss potatoes in the mixture to coat.
    • Spread the potatoes on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven for 18 minutes or until potatoes are tender when pierced with a knife.  Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cheese and red peppers.  
    • Place back in the oven for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.  Prior to serving, sprinkle with cilantro.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 204mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
    Keyword Cheddar Steak Fries, Southwestern Cheddar Steak Fries
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Bellaisa

      May 14, 2014 at 2:27 pm

      The name sounded great, but the pictures are amazing! I seriously feel like I can taste the fries thanks to the pictures. This is on the menu for tonight!

      Reply
    2. Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

      April 24, 2014 at 1:05 pm

      These steak fries look awesome. I'm going to have to make these. They look so good. Pinned and shared.

      Reply
    3. Jeanette

      July 28, 2011 at 2:36 am

      Love these steak fries and all the spices! Just goes to show, you don't need any bacon to make these beautiful and delicious!

      Reply
    4. declaratii fiscale

      July 09, 2011 at 11:59 am

      Oh my God this looks so good and i`m sure that it is delicious too. I think it is not a very difficult recipe so i will give it a try, thanks a lot for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen

      June 28, 2011 at 3:39 am

      I love the baby potatoes and the flavor combinations, and I would definitely include the bacon! YUM!

      Reply
    6. Sippity Sup

      June 27, 2011 at 6:31 pm

      I can see how these could get gobbled down in a hurry! Great flavors. GREG

      Reply
    7. Patsyk

      June 27, 2011 at 5:03 pm

      They look amazing! My whole family would devour them! I've checked out that magazine a few times, but haven't made anything from it yet. Might have to pick up another copy soon to see what they have in it again.

      Reply
    8. Kathleen

      June 27, 2011 at 3:29 am

      Oh Yes please! I sooo want some of these!!

      Reply
    9. Craving Ellie in My Belly

      June 25, 2011 at 6:28 pm

      These look outstanding. Hub's favorite side is any thing with a potato so these are on my list.

      Beautiful pic too.

      Reply
    10. bellini

      June 24, 2011 at 3:26 am

      I am weak in the knees over potatoes!

      Reply
    11. Fallon

      June 24, 2011 at 12:24 am

      Yum yum, I bet the smoked paprika really makes these potatoes taste extra good! I agree on the bacon advice 😉

      Reply
    12. honeyb

      June 23, 2011 at 11:36 pm

      Those do look like the kind of potato I'd love!

      Reply
    13. vanillasugar

      June 23, 2011 at 10:46 pm

      this is a winner shel.
      printing this one out for the night we have steak.

      Reply
    14. Lyndsey

      June 23, 2011 at 10:42 pm

      I had to laugh...you sound like me and potatoes when I was a kid. We used to have to eat what was on our plate and I would gag down cold (no microwave then) potatoes. I think that's why I don't like potato salad today. 😀 Now these potatoes I would crave too. They look wonderful. I like oven fries and you flavors here are so good!

      Reply
    15. Donna-FFW

      June 23, 2011 at 10:31 pm

      They sound like a perfect side dish! Love the crustiness of the potatoes!

      Reply
    16. Nutmeg Nanny

      June 23, 2011 at 9:41 pm

      Yum yum yum! I love the cheese on top...this is my kind of potato 🙂

      Reply
    17. Pegasuslegend

      June 23, 2011 at 8:24 pm

      We will love these Shelby, the best thing is these look like you can make them ahead of time heat them up and they will still be fabulous!

      Reply

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